Name: Slow Cooker Sesame Beef Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 380 min
Total time: 385 min
Ingredients: 1½ pounds boneless beef chuck roast (sliced into thin strips); 1 cup beef broth; ½ cup Oyster sauce*; 1 pound broccoli florets (fresh or frozen ); ¼ cup water; 2 Tablespoons corn starch; cooked rice (optional); sesame seeds (for garnish)

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With a five-year-old and a three-year-old and a baby that is going to be born any day, my life is pretty crazy right now. I can only imagine how busy I will be when they are teenagers! Right now I am just taking life one day at a time . . . and one dinner at a time!

I am still madly in love with my slow cooker. In fact, heaven knows that my family would only eat one or two meals a week if it weren’t for my slow cooker. This recipe was so simple to throw together and the whole family loved it- that’s when you know it’s a keeper. 🙂

Slow Cooker Sesame Beef Recipe

This recipe was so simple to throw together and the whole family loved it- that’s when you know it’s a keeper.

6 people

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 6 20

Total Time 6 25

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Ingredients

▢ 1½ pounds boneless beef chuck roast, sliced into thin strips
▢ 1 cup beef broth
▢ ½ cup Oyster sauce*
▢ 1 pound broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
▢ ¼ cup water
▢ 2 Tablespoons corn starch
▢ cooked rice, optional
▢ sesame seeds, for garnish

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Instructions

In slow-cooker, arrange beef strips; pour beef broth and oyster sauce over the beef.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or until beef is very tender.
If using fresh broccoli, place broccoli in microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water. Microwave 4 to 5 minutes, until broccoli is tender. If using frozen broccoli, follow cooking directions on packaging.
In a cup, combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cooking liquid; stir until smooth.
Add to slow-cooker and stir well to combine. Drain the broccoli and stir into the slow-cooker. Cook uncovered on HIGH for about 15 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Serve over hot, cooked rice and garnish with sesame seeds.

Notes

*I had never purchased oyster sauce before making this, but I found it on the Asian aisle at my local grocery store, right by the teriyaki sauces. It was only about $2 and has such an amazing taste that totally makes this dish! I don't know what else you could use as a substitute . . . I highly recommend just trying it.

Nutrition

Calories: 253 kcal · Carbohydrates: 10 g · Protein: 25 g · Fat: 13 g · Saturated Fat: 6 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 78 mg · Sodium: 795 mg · Potassium: 647 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 486 IU · Vitamin C: 67 mg · Calcium: 64 mg · Iron: 3 mg

Cuisine: Asian

Course: Main Course

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Recipe from LDS Living

Questions & Reviews

Nantucket Daffodil says:

This looks great! As mom to an 8 yr old and a 13 yr old, life is busy…but just a different busy than it was when I was chasing them around. Always good to have something for those busy nights where we are all going in different directions!

organize with me says:

This dish looks so good! I can’t wait to make it.

The Allen Family says:

I am definitely trying this. You put an asterisk by “oyster sauce”… is that cause it’s optional? I’m not sure I want to go tracking that down, so hopefully it is. 🙂 Thanks!

Camille says:

Oh man . . . I am so sorry! I forgot to finish this post and the asterisk! I was just going to say that I had never purchased oyster sauce before this, but decided to try it out and it was delicious! I just found it on the Asian aisle at my local Smith’s grocery store, right by all the teriyaki sauces. It was only like $2 and it was so good. I don’t know what else you could use to substitute . . . you should give it a try! 🙂

Reannah @ {Shaped by Grace} says:

Awesome!! I’m going to make it this week!!! And thanks for the encouragement on the oyster sauce – I wasn’t sure about it – but I will definitely give it a try!! 🙂

Ginger says:

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titian says:

We have a fanily member with shellfish allergies so I definitely am leery of the oyster juice. Anyone know what it tastes like without the juice? No suggstions for a substitute?

titian says:

We have a fanily member with shellfish allergies so I definitely am leery of the oyster juice. Anyone know what it tastes like without the juice? No suggstions for a substitute?

The Bubbly Hostess says:

this looks great! I can’t wait to try it!

Karen says:

yeah,I remember really liking this one. here is the original post that I made about it: http://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/2011/03/march-madness-day-31-slow-cooker-beef.html
I also really think the oyster sauce is perfect…smith’s carries it and I think walmart too!

Jeppson Clan says:

Making this right now, excited to try it. Also I have cooked with oyster juice before and it makes for very good flavor. It hardly smells like anything when you open the jar which I found to be a plus. 🙂

Rachel Clapper says:

This looks good I’m looking forward to making it. One thing, when you say combine the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cooking liquid, what do you mean by cooking liquid? Forgive me I’m not the biggest cooker lol.

MaryBB says:

This is really delicious and the chuck roast was very tender. I added a bit of onion & red pepper strips to mine. The whole family loved it! This one will definitely be a regular on our menu plan.

Brittany Shore says:

This may be a dumb question, but does the oyster sauce make it taste more like seafood? I really dislike seafood, but the recipe looks so good I want to try it!

Six Sisters says:

The sister that made this HATES all seafood! She said it didn’t taste fishy at all. If it did she would not have posted it! 🙂 hope this helps!

Mrs. B says:

I’m planning on making this tomorrow, but I have a question. Has anyone made this and steamed their broccoli the day before? I work Mondays until 6, then pick up the baby at my mom’s, so by the time I get home it’s 7. Ideally, I’d like to just be able to stir in the cornstarch mixture, throw in the already-steamed broccoli, and sit down to eat by 7:20. Do you think cooking the broc the day before would take away from the dish in any way?

Vikkim says:

Trying this tonight, cant wait looks delish!!

Amy says:

there is a difference b/w Oyster Sauce (a brown asian gravy type substance) and oyster juice.

Anna says:

Hi, I came across your post when looking for reviews. They do make vegetarian oyster sauce that is made without oysters and with mushrooms instead. You could try that. My mom who is vegan raves about it.

Alyson Bawks says:

I have made this recipe before and it is awesome! However, this morning while making it I had to use chicken broth instead of the beef broth because I didn’t have any. Do you think this will alter the flavor much?

Cyd says:

We have never used chicken broth with this recipe. Beef broth would be the best option since the main ingredient is beef. Hope it all turns out well for you!

Alyson Bawks says:

I tried this recipe with chicken broth and it tasted great!

Sarah says:

Tried this tonight and my daughter proclaimed “this is the first thing you have cooked that I have liked” – not a great review for me it has to be said! but a slow cooker recipe my refusenik 5 year old will eat is good for me! Thanks for sharing 🙂

Jill says:

What do you mean by cooking liquid? Cooking oil?

Cyd says:

Take 2 tablespoons from the liquid that has been cooking with the meat in the slow cooker.

Traci says:

can you cut everything up and put it in a freezer bag to freeze for a later time? I want to try this recipe, but I am also trying to cook/prepare on the weekends for the whole week.

Thank you

Lisa says:

Just tried it in the slow cooker over night.
I found the sauce to be over powering so will def cut next time

Cyd says:

That is a great idea to cut up everything and freeze to use at a later time. Have a Happy New Year!

tonya says:

I was so excited to try this meal. I bought the meat at my local Earth Fair grocer so I would be sure to start with the best possible ingredient. The dish tasted good but the smell was god awful! My husband and I stuck through with it because of the cost and taste but our 18 year old son couldn’t get past it. I spent over $15.00 on the meat, I would highly recommend skipping this recipe. Please don’t remove posts that don’t rave about your recipes. If you do then I will know that your site is highly censored and to never try any other recipes found here.

Cyd says:

Hi Tonya, Sorry the recipe didn’t turn out well for you! Our family loves this slow cooker recipe. We like to keep our blog comments on the positive side. We encourage feedback on our recipes for others to view before attempting a new recipe. If the comments are too negative or not approved, they are removed so we can maintain a positive site for our viewers. Thanks so much for stopping by and we hope you have a great weekend!!

Josh says:

Tend to agree with Tonya here. Will try other recipes on your site, but agree that bad reviews should be allowed as long as they are civil.

Our version of this dish was extremely pungent and unpleasant. The taste wasn’t all that bad, but we too couldn’t get past the strong smell and went out for dinner instead.

Moms Dont Sleep says:

I love this recipe! I shared it on my blog –> http://momsdontsleep.com/2015/11/20/five-easy-and-delicious-crockpot-meals/

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Nantucket Daffodil says:

This looks great! As mom to an 8 yr old and a 13 yr old, life is busy…but just a different busy than it was when I was chasing them around. Always good to have something for those busy nights where we are all going in different directions!
organize with me says:

This dish looks so good! I can’t wait to make it.
The Allen Family says:

I am definitely trying this. You put an asterisk by “oyster sauce”… is that cause it’s optional? I’m not sure I want to go tracking that down, so hopefully it is. 🙂 Thanks!
Camille says:

Oh man . . . I am so sorry! I forgot to finish this post and the asterisk! I was just going to say that I had never purchased oyster sauce before this, but decided to try it out and it was delicious! I just found it on the Asian aisle at my local Smith’s grocery store, right by all the teriyaki sauces. It was only like $2 and it was so good. I don’t know what else you could use to substitute . . . you should give it a try! 🙂
Reannah @ {Shaped by Grace} says:

Awesome!! I’m going to make it this week!!! And thanks for the encouragement on the oyster sauce – I wasn’t sure about it – but I will definitely give it a try!! 🙂
Ginger says:

This comment has been removed by the author.
titian says:

We have a fanily member with shellfish allergies so I definitely am leery of the oyster juice. Anyone know what it tastes like without the juice? No suggstions for a substitute?
titian says:

We have a fanily member with shellfish allergies so I definitely am leery of the oyster juice. Anyone know what it tastes like without the juice? No suggstions for a substitute?
The Bubbly Hostess says:

this looks great! I can’t wait to try it!
Karen says:

yeah,I remember really liking this one. here is the original post that I made about it: http://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/2011/03/march-madness-day-31-slow-cooker-beef.html
I also really think the oyster sauce is perfect…smith’s carries it and I think walmart too!
Jeppson Clan says:

Making this right now, excited to try it. Also I have cooked with oyster juice before and it makes for very good flavor. It hardly smells like anything when you open the jar which I found to be a plus. 🙂
Rachel Clapper says:

This looks good I’m looking forward to making it. One thing, when you say combine the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cooking liquid, what do you mean by cooking liquid? Forgive me I’m not the biggest cooker lol.
MaryBB says:

This is really delicious and the chuck roast was very tender. I added a bit of onion & red pepper strips to mine. The whole family loved it! This one will definitely be a regular on our menu plan.
Brittany Shore says:

This may be a dumb question, but does the oyster sauce make it taste more like seafood? I really dislike seafood, but the recipe looks so good I want to try it!
Six Sisters says:

The sister that made this HATES all seafood! She said it didn’t taste fishy at all. If it did she would not have posted it! 🙂 hope this helps!
Mrs. B says:

I’m planning on making this tomorrow, but I have a question. Has anyone made this and steamed their broccoli the day before? I work Mondays until 6, then pick up the baby at my mom’s, so by the time I get home it’s 7. Ideally, I’d like to just be able to stir in the cornstarch mixture, throw in the already-steamed broccoli, and sit down to eat by 7:20. Do you think cooking the broc the day before would take away from the dish in any way?
Vikkim says:

Trying this tonight, cant wait looks delish!!
Amy says:

there is a difference b/w Oyster Sauce (a brown asian gravy type substance) and oyster juice.
Anna says:

Hi, I came across your post when looking for reviews. They do make vegetarian oyster sauce that is made without oysters and with mushrooms instead. You could try that. My mom who is vegan raves about it.
Alyson Bawks says:

I have made this recipe before and it is awesome! However, this morning while making it I had to use chicken broth instead of the beef broth because I didn’t have any. Do you think this will alter the flavor much?
Cyd says:

We have never used chicken broth with this recipe. Beef broth would be the best option since the main ingredient is beef. Hope it all turns out well for you!
Alyson Bawks says:

I tried this recipe with chicken broth and it tasted great!
Sarah says:

Tried this tonight and my daughter proclaimed “this is the first thing you have cooked that I have liked” – not a great review for me it has to be said! but a slow cooker recipe my refusenik 5 year old will eat is good for me! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Jill says:

What do you mean by cooking liquid? Cooking oil?
Cyd says:

Take 2 tablespoons from the liquid that has been cooking with the meat in the slow cooker.
Traci says:

can you cut everything up and put it in a freezer bag to freeze for a later time? I want to try this recipe, but I am also trying to cook/prepare on the weekends for the whole week.

Thank you
Lisa says:

Just tried it in the slow cooker over night.
I found the sauce to be over powering so will def cut next time
Cyd says:

That is a great idea to cut up everything and freeze to use at a later time. Have a Happy New Year!
tonya says:

I was so excited to try this meal. I bought the meat at my local Earth Fair grocer so I would be sure to start with the best possible ingredient. The dish tasted good but the smell was god awful! My husband and I stuck through with it because of the cost and taste but our 18 year old son couldn’t get past it. I spent over $15.00 on the meat, I would highly recommend skipping this recipe. Please don’t remove posts that don’t rave about your recipes. If you do then I will know that your site is highly censored and to never try any other recipes found here.
Cyd says:

Hi Tonya, Sorry the recipe didn’t turn out well for you! Our family loves this slow cooker recipe. We like to keep our blog comments on the positive side. We encourage feedback on our recipes for others to view before attempting a new recipe. If the comments are too negative or not approved, they are removed so we can maintain a positive site for our viewers. Thanks so much for stopping by and we hope you have a great weekend!!
Josh says:

Tend to agree with Tonya here. Will try other recipes on your site, but agree that bad reviews should be allowed as long as they are civil.

Our version of this dish was extremely pungent and unpleasant. The taste wasn’t all that bad, but we too couldn’t get past the strong smell and went out for dinner instead.
Moms Dont Sleep says:

I love this recipe! I shared it on my blog –> http://momsdontsleep.com/2015/11/20/five-easy-and-delicious-crockpot-meals/